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Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK

4.0 star property
All-inclusive lodge with safari and outdoor pool

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In the heart of a national park, Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK offers an upscale retreat. Savor full breakfasts, unwind with a poolside cocktail, or treat yourself to rejuvenating spa services. With game and wildlife viewing on site and free WiFi in public areas, this resort is perfect for nature lovers.
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Spa services
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Computer station

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchenette
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is CNY6,324
CNY7,811 total
includes taxes & fees
May 23 - May 24

Why we love this property

Work and play paradise
This lodge combines business essentials with leisure luxuries. Meeting rooms and in-room workstations complement spa services, massages, and a poolside bar.
Lodge in the wild
Safari adventures await at this lodge nestled in a national park. Guests can join thrilling ecotours and game drives for up-close wildlife viewing.
Pure relaxation
This lodge offers soothing massages at the spa and deep soaking bathtubs for ultimate comfort. Nestled within a regional park, it's a haven for peace.

Room options

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Luxury Bungalow | Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, in-room safe

Luxury Bungalow

  • Resort view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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Luxury Bush Bungalow

  • Valley view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Map
Timbavati Nature Reserve, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, 1380

What's nearby

  • Timbavati Private Nature Reserve - 2 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Selati Nature Reserve - 33 min drive - 25.3 km

Getting around

  • Phalaborwa (PHW-Hendrik Van Eck) - 162 min drive
  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 169 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

About this property

All inclusive

This lodge is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All meals and snacks included

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 15 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Guests arriving after set lunch, afternoon game drive and dinner times may possibly not be accommodated for these activities/meals.
    • Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this hotel in advance.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Ecotours
  • Safari
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

What to enjoy

  • Patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free wired internet

Food and drink

  • Kitchenette

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Destination fee: ZAR 660 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 2 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 2340 per person (one-way)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Cashless transactions are available.

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Also known as

Motswari

Motswari Game

Motswari Game Reserve

Motswari Private Game

Motswari Private Game Reserve

Motswari Private Game Reserve House Kruger National Park

Motswari Private Game Reserve Kruger National Park

Motswari Reserve

Motswari Private Game Reserve House

Motswari Private Game Reserve Guesthouse Kruger National Park

Motswari Private Game Reserve

Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK Guesthouse

Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK Bushbuckridge

Frequently asked questions

Does Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 2340 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK and nearby?

Onsite recreation at Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK includes ecotours, game viewing, and a wildlife and game drive. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the lodge's other amenities, which include spa services.

Are there restaurants at or near Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

Does Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a coffee maker.

Does Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a patio.

What's the area around Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK like?

Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK is located a short 10-minute walk from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve.

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Reviews

Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent property, good, game drives with attentive, knowledgeable staff and great food.
Classy Canine, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I had a fantastic stay at Motswari. It’s so welcoming and the staff treats you like family or old friends visiting. The hotel is beautiful, the delicious breakfast overlooking the river and the dinner in the bush were unforgettable experiences. Guide and tracker team was also great, very friendly and knowledgeable.
Raphael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing trip! Motswari is very lucky to have the fantastic Owen (guide) and George (tracker). They made our experience incredibly adventurous, and we felt very safe throughout. Highly recommend! Service and rooms where great as well.
Andrea, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Incredible experience

A fantastic reserve and safari. Couldn’t recommend this place enough, the hotel is beautiful and the food exceptional. We had Eric and Difference as our guide and tracker and they made our trip. If you are looking for a safari experience then this is the place to book.
Stefanie, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Such a magical experience. The staff was incredible and really was the reason this was a memorable trip. Hayden was an incredible guide. His enthusiasm, knowledge, and outgoing nature made each day more enjoyable. We saw all big 5 including seeing all 5 during one day. We were very lucky to experience a lion pride kill as well. Also, the food was incredible at all meals. Can’t recommend this place enough! Incredible value overall for what you get.
Justin, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic stay.
Raymond, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

unreal
George, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

As a returning guest, I like the friendliness and professionalism of the staff, the layout of the property and of course, the guides and trackers who make the drives.
Claire, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

I will not be returning to Motswari and this was my third visit. The lack of internet access is a huge problem for me.
Morris, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had the most amazing time at Motswari — truly unforgettable! Every moment was special. All the meals were excellent, with breakfast and dinner set in different beautiful locations each day, which kept things exciting. Our guide and tracker, Owen and George, were outstanding — incredibly knowledgeable and made sure each drive felt unique. We were lucky enough to see the Big 5 within our first two drives, and got incredibly close to the animals. Elephants and giraffes even wandered right past our room, which was surreal. I’d recommend at least 3 nights to really soak it all in. The lodge’s location is also a big plus — close to Hoedspruit airport, so no need for a private plane. The only small downside is that there’s no phone in the rooms. Once escorted back at night, there’s no way to call staff for something simple like water. On our first night, a short circuit knocked out the lights and hot water, and while it wasn’t serious enough to blow the emergency whistle, it would’ve been nice to contact staff more easily. That aside, Motswari is an incredible place, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a once-in-a-lifetime safari experience.
Hieu, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Tudo impecável! Equipe carinhosa e atenciosa, comida excelente, quarto super confortável.. realmente incrível. Guia e tracker do Game Drive sensacional. Experiência fora do comum.
Andressa, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Underbar camp mitt i naturen. Vi hade elefanter, stora flockar med babianer, gaseller etc som gick förbi campen varje dag. Superfint rum (dock regnade det in lite två ggr när det kom störtregn), god mat, vänlig personal. Vår guide Lola var suverän liksom vår tracker Big T! Vi såg allt!
Vibeke, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Alle Angestellten sind einfach super nett und bieten einen extrem guten Service. Kommen als Gast und gehe als Freund passt hier absolut. Die Ausstattung, Sauberkeit und das Essen einfach klasse. Unsere Lieblingssafarilodge.
Jasmin-Mariella, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Es war mein erstes Safari-Erlebnis und es hat mir sehr gut gefallen im Motswari.
Marcel, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Très belle endroit

Le lieu est parfait la nourriture très bonne et les game drive très bien le seul reproche serait le fait que les chauffeurs des game drive détruisent beaucoup trop de végétation( arbuste...) lors des game drive il est tout a fait possible de voir les animaux tout en restant respectueux de la nature, c'est dommage car cela gâche le plaisir de la sortie.
LIONEL, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

My wife and I visited motswari on our honeymoon and absolutely loved the whole experience! The property and rooms are nice and well decorated but the staff make the place so special. Our guide (byron) and tracker (hendry) did an amazing job on all of our drives, we saw the big 5 by our second day and were able to see all the animals we wanted to view. They were also very knowledgeable and provided a lot of information on the animals and area. In addition to the drives, the staff and service back at the lodge was incredible. All of the staff are very friendly and helpful and go out of their way to make sure that you have a wonderful stay. Lastly, the food at motswari was amazing and there is so much of it! Every meal we had there was delicious. Highly recommend staying at motswari for a safari!
Michael, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A friendly, happy camp

Had a fantastic two night stay in mid March. Wished it had been longer, suggest a 3n minimum ideally. Food was very good and service even better. The guide and tracker were excellent. The bush was predictably quite thick at this time of year, but we still saw lots of lions and antelopes. Weather was good, shirt or light jumper was all that was needed for the evening.
DARREN, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Motswari provided a luxury accommodation and first class service while doing so in a way that was sensitive to the natural environment and its wildlife. The property did not have manicured lawns and ornate gardens but instead allowed the natural vegetation to flourish. The grounds were unfenced and lighting throughout was minimal to avoid light pollution. This made for a unique atmosphere which felt like you were actually staying in the bush. The huts were sympathetic to the local style of buildings with thatch roofing. They were air conditioned and had comfortable beds provided with mosquito nets. The food was excellent at every meal with a different dinner location for every night of our stay. The staff were really friendly at all times and the game guides and trackers were of the highest quality. All in all our stay was fabulous.
William, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff at Motswari were amazing. They knew evryones names and made you feel like a friend not just a guest. They all went above and beyond with the effort they put into the service. It was an amazing experience, I would go back in an instant and recommend it to everyone.
Claire, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfekte Game Drives

Fantastische Lodge im Greater Krüger. Aussicht vom Pool auf Elefanten, Giraffen und Impalas. Super freundliches und entspanntes Personal und toller Guide bei den Game Drives. Wir würden jederzeit wieder kommen.
Malte, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Alojamientoy sevicios excelentes! Cama muy cómoda, tood muy limpio y el servicio siempre atento a cualquier detalle. La comida ezpectacular tanto en calidad como en cantidad. Definitivamente lo recomendaría sin ninguna duda.
Borja Hernández, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This lodge is AWESOME! My wife and I stayed here for three days and we had an amazing experience. The rooms are really comfortable and have everything you need and I was surprised by how nice the bathroom was given that we were in the middle of nowhere. The food was fantastic. Staff is super friendly and helpful, always got us what we wanted within minutes. Most importantly, our game drives were stellar with Patrick (our tracker) and Mbgooni (driver and guide). They’re super knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. We got to see all the animals except for cheetah (which is hard to see obviously). Finally, the property arranged our transportation back and forth to Hoedspruit airport and the ride was in a huge 14 person van with just the two of us in it…I highly recommend this lodge, you won’t regret it!
Narsay, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Awesome experience

Awesome accommodation, food and game drives
Faizal, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The safari camp (well more all inclusive resort, in the best way possible) was much better than I expected and unreservedly recommend Motswari. First and foremost, I’m guessing most people go to “see the animals,” and we really did. Often only 10/20 feet away, including seeing a leopard carry an adult male impala up a tree. Incredible. I don’t know if our good fortune in seeing so much wildlife is typical- and I do credit our tracker, Tiyani, and Driver, Stanely, with getting used access to so much and so close. They were both incredible. The room was very clean and beautiful. The mosquito netting was also beautiful and undoubtedly functional Food and food service were likewise very good. They do feed you often and well. Snacks, breakfast, high tea before the afternoon drive, dinner under the stars at night. Also includes wine and gin and tonic (towhee cocktails are available at a small charge- though perhaps not their forte). The other service staff we to a person great Special thanks to a woman named Patience who each day came from the office to greet guests over breakfast and handle any open administrative items (transport or the like). She’s a great find and someone we looked forward to seeing each day And at night the resort requires you to be escorted from your room to dinner and back (it is in the middle of the wilderness and , though safe, not impenetrable to animals. One of the gentlemen escorting is, Cliff (Ciffiord? was great THANKS!!!
4-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

This webpage includes reviews for two different Motswari lodges (other is Geiger; they are not the same). Recently spent 3 nights at Motswari, disappointing experience overall, in part due to torrential rain and flooding, but more importantly the resort itself. Weather: Roof leaked at night, soaking the bed/clothes. Game drives poor d/t flooding. For 3/6 drives, couldn't access main reserve, and were limited to dangerous river crossings in the cold/rain seeing only impalas and the odd bird. Missed big 5 (must for anyone on safari). Credit to Sean and Hendry (driver/tracker) for trying to salvage the experience, not much they could do with the weather unfortunately. Resort: Billed as "luxury", more like "functional." Understand this is the bush, but for the cost and description, it didnt meet our expectations. Food was hit/miss, not the quality expected for the price. Staff: Also suprisingly mediocre (based on reviews). Genrally ignored in common areas (while other guests served drinks), nightly confusion about who was sitting where. No luxury feel. Tried to book couples massage at reception and was told "look for the lady in the red top at breakfast tomorrow" by a staff member with a mouthful of food. Needless to say she wasn't there. Bill: Added charity donation without our permission. It wasn't a large amount, and I would usually be happy to pay, but a) this should be disclosed, and b) not after this experience! Overall, a disappointing experience, wouldn't recommend.
3-night trip